Youth Soccer Coach

Our mission is to mobilize the power of soccer to fight poverty and strengthen communities.

We believe in a world where everyone can grow and develop within the supportive context of a team. Street Soccer USA’s goal is to develop team players and community leaders, connecting them and their families to the opportunities and support they need to achieve their goals on and off the field.

About Street Soccer USA

Street Soccer USA uses the power of soccer to help people of all ages and backgrounds discover their strengths and take positive steps forward in their lives. Our unique curriculum connects soccer skills to life skills, giving our players the tools they need to unlock the promise in themselves. By hosting community-based events, connecting with community partners, and showing up for practices and games, we create the space for our players to cultivate trusting relationships and develop the confidence to succeed.

How We Do It

We meet our goal through high-quality, curriculum-based soccer programming for low-income youth in grades K-12. Coaches use soccer as a direct tool with which to improve physical fitness, self-esteem, healthy living habits, and goal-oriented behavior among youth and their families. Over 8 to 10 week seasons, our coaches host weekly practices that incorporate an age-appropriate and progressive curriculum of life and job readiness skills. Through field-based learning and play, we help empower players and teach them to be problem solvers in their individual lives and their community. Our relationships with players and their parents also enable us to play a social service coordination role; as we learn more about families’ situations and goals, we connect them with timely and relevant resources and opportunities in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Coach SSUSA practices 1-4 times per week from 3:00-6:00 PM (Opportunities Monday- Friday)
• Deliver and reinforce SSUSA curriculum with youth participants on a daily basis
• Complete SSUSA Coach Training & Accreditation process which includes but is not limited to the following trainings:
• Street Soccer USA Orientation
• Introduction to SSUSA Youth Methodology
• Trauma Informed Coaches Training
• Concussion Training
• Safesport Training
• Read the SSUSA Coach’s Playbook and learn the SSUSA Methodology
• Create practice plans utilizing SSUSA Coaches Playbook and Practice Plan templates
• Arrive 15 minutes early to each practice to set up or support the head coach set up
• Learn and use the names of all players at assigned practices
• Collect a roster and take attendance at each practice
• Support with equipment preparation and management, ensuring that weekly practices have adequate soccer balls, nets, vests, blue cards, and other needed items
• Deliver and reinforce the SSUSA curriculum with youth participants on a daily basis.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate social and educational community-based activities
• Actively recruit volunteers, including parent participation in mentoring activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about soccer and sports
• Experience working with or volunteering with under-resourced communities & youth
• Adherence to the SSUSA mission, values and strategy
• Must be at least 16 years with high school diploma or GED
• US Citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, or have a legal permit or VISA
• Good interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, excellent organizational skills, patience and follow-through required
• Minimum of 1-year experience playing or coaching soccer

To Apply:

Please send a brief cover letter and current resume to Meiraff@streetsoccerusa.org